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SUMMARY:Durban Port Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its Durban Port Business Forum Meeting on the 20 February 2025 from 11:00 – 13:00. \nWhen the Red Sea crisis began in October 2023\, it fundamentally changed shipping in a way not seen since the construction of the Suez and Panama Canals. Shipping essentially went back to a time when safety over long ocean voyages was the priority rather than cargo maximisation or route optimisation. Shipping lines and vessel operators\, along with insurers and maritime authorities\, had to adjust very quickly. \nNaturally\, with a change of this magnitude completed in such a short space of time\, there were players who adapted quickly and took full advantage\, while others were more constrained by various factors and potentially forwent the opportunity entirely. \nIt is estimated that approximately 12% of global trade passes through the Suez Canal\, so it is certainly a significant opportunity . This session will unpack and quantify the impact on South Africa—highlighting specific sub-sectors of shipping—as well as examining whether diversions around the Cape of Good Hope will continue in the short to medium term. \nSpeaker or the Session: \nLance Pullan\, has been in the maritime industry for 21 years\, having begun his career with Maersk Line in 2004 as a graduate trainee. He has held various roles at all levels across several shipping lines and is currently the Managing Director of the Sharaf Group of Companies in South Africa. Lance is highly committed to developing the maritime sector in South Africa and has served as a Board Member of the eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC). He also has a keen interest in technology\, particularly in making markets more efficient\, and founded a market data start-up\, Linernet\, to support the maritime industry in Southern Africa. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, 20 February 2025 \nTime: 11:00 – 13:00 \nVenue: MS Team \nNB: Please note that the in person meeting has reached limited (full RSVP Capacity) \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay at pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/durban-port-business-forum/
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SUMMARY:Northern Area Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its Northern Area Business Forum\nMeeting on the 19 February 2025 from 10:00-12:00 at Absa Regional Offices(33 Richefond Cir\,\nUmhlanga Ridge). \nThis insightful session\, will feature the following discussions: \n1. Unpacking Devmco’s Master Plan for the Sibaya Precinct \nThe Sibaya Precinct has experienced rapid expansion over the past few years.\nDevmco\, the primary developer of the Sibaya Precinct aims to unpack its master plan for the Precinct\, outline individual development opportunities and timelines. \n2. Economic Development Incentive Policy \nThe eThekwini Municipality aims to create a conducive investment environment by reducing the cost and facilitating the ease of doing business using different mechanisms. The EDIP is one such mechanism that incentivises new developments within the municipal area through the offer of a property rates rebate. The Policy aims to promote the development of vacant land & the expansion or redevelopment of existing industrial\, commercial\, or mixed-use developments. This presentation aims to unpack the qualifying criteria and the process for accessing these incentives. \nSpeakers for the Session: \n1. Mr Brad Winstanley \, Commercial Director \, Devmco\n2. Dr Nuthan Maharaj \, Programme Manager: Ease of Doing Business\, eThekwini Muncipality \n  \nDate: Monday\, 19 February 2025 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nVenue: Absa Regional Offices (33 Richefond Cir\, Umhlanga Ridge). \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za \n 
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/1455/
LOCATION:Absa KZN Regional Offices\, 33 Richefond Cir\, Umhlanga Ridge\,\, uMhlanga\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4319\, South Africa
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